Everyday Green Practices

Columbia Credit Union began instituting green practices years ago, when sustainability wasn’t an expected practice in the financial services industry. Our green practices continue today as an integral part of our operations and guide our approach to serving the needs of our community.

Columbia recognized as Clark County Green Business
Columbia has earned recognition as a Green Business through the Clark County Green Business Program. Columbia’s Grand Central branch successfully met the program’s criteria in six key areas of environmental impact to receive the endorsement. Future plans include conducting the program at all of our locations.

Building green facilities

We incorporate sustainable building features into our branches.

Our Grand Central and Washougal branches were the first financial institution branches in Washington State built to strict Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2.2 Gold Certification standards.

Our Buckman branch received a Silver Sustainability at Work Certificate from The City of Portland for green practices.

Incorporating green business practices

We purchase more than 50 percent of electricity through a renewable energy program.